Tokyo getting into motion, Klook Home launched, how hotels are giving back during COVID-19 and revenue management - remembering the basics.

Tokyo getting into motion
Wednesday, 27th May 2020

Tokyo was slowly getting into motion Tuesday with some people returning to their office and others heading to the park a day after Japan lifted a state of emergency over the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The metropolitan government has decided to ease its business suspension request in three steps, and the capital is now in the first stage >>

Klook launches Home to tackle the new normal of travel
27 May 2020 : Klook kick-starts its global recovery efforts with Klook Home, a new home-based experiences initiative, launched in 14 markets within Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe >>

Anantara announces extension of 'Stay with Peace of Mind' programme to include MICE facilities
27 May 2020 : As the world begins to reopen, and colleagues, families and friends start to reconnect and look to the future, Anantara announces the extension of its recently launched ‘Stay with Peace of Mind’ programme to include MICE facilities >>

Accor announces additional banking credit facility
27 May 2020 : The Group sees initial signs of business recovery and has more than €4bn of cash available >>

Asia Pacific hotel performance for April 2020
27 May 2020 : Reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia Pacific hotel industry reported record lows in the three key performance metrics during April 2020, according to data from STR >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

How Hotels Are Giving Back
Wednesday, 27th May 2020

Times may be tough, but they've brought us all together in unexpected ways and as we forge ahead, let’s be mindful of the good deeds and helping hands. If you’d like to consider doing something similar at your hotel, the first step is deciding if pivoting to carryout and delivery is doable.

Can you adapt current menu items, service standards, and staffing to accommodate this? Think of creative ways that you can revise your menu and create fun packages, like 'date night dinners' or family-style offerings >>

Revenue Management - Remembering the Basics
Sometimes, especially in times of crisis, there is a flurry of panic and plenty to think about – words like 'recovery strategy' dominate our language and the more basic principles of what we do might slip slightly to the wayside >>

The Reality of Virtual Teams
Virtual working is not just about moving the office online and the shift to virtual working has been a disaster for some, this is why, and how you can improve the ways you work virtually >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of May 26, 2020
TUI Group ready to resume travel activities, Phuket hotels set to take a time out, insider tips and tricks from the interior 'Chaos Curator' and lessons small business owners should learn >>